Total enrollment
1,322
+45 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Woods County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
Public education in Woods County reaches 1,322 students across 9 schools. Alva is the largest district at 1,054 students. The level mix is 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Woods County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Woods County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oklahoma | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,322 | #62 of 66 | #2,571 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #58 of 66 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #5 of 66 | #611 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.9% | #59 of 66 | #1,419 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.7% | #65 of 66 | #1,523 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Woods County school rankings
Residents
8,596
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
1,322
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,275
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.9%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
5
737 students
Middle
1
228 students
High
3
357 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALVA
1,054 students · 3 districts in Woods County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Woods County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
32.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
34
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Woods County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- WAYNOKA ES· 43.8%
- LINCOLN ES· 35.5%
- LONGFELLOW ES· 28.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVA HS | Alva | High | 09-12 | 279 | · |
| WASHINGTON ES | Alva | Elementary | PK-01 | 240 | · |
| ALVA MS | Alva | Middle | 06-08 | 228 | · |
| WAYNOKA ES | Waynoka | Elementary | PK-08 | 166 | · |
| LONGFELLOW ES | Alva | Elementary | 02-03 | 156 | · |
| LINCOLN ES | Alva | Elementary | 04-05 | 151 | · |
| WAYNOKA HS | Waynoka | High | 09-12 | 66 | · |
| FREEDOM ES | Freedom | Elementary | PK-08 | 24 | · |
| FREEDOM HS | Freedom | High | 09-12 | 12 | · |
Cities in Woods County
About Woods County
Woods County is a sparse county of about 8,596 residents in Oklahoma. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,322 students across 9 schools.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,275, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 10% lower than the Oklahoma median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Woods County is built around 5 elementary schools (737 students), 1 middle school (228), and 3 high schools (357).
ALVA dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,054 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 4%: 1,277 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,322 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Woods County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data